McHenry Times

Village of Fox River Grove Board met Oct. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Village President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 6: 30 p. m. in the Municipal Center. Present at roll call were Trustees Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall. Also, present were Administrator Soderholm, Assistant Administrator Bechler, Chief Waitrovich, and Clerk Caesar.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS

Trustee Schladt gave a brief update on the seniors group and their use of the funds allocated to them. There is an upcoming Halloween event, a dinner/ theater outing to the Fireside theater in Fort Atkinson, WI, and a December Holiday luncheon. The new library adult services coordinator, Bridget Kaiser is also getting involved with the group planning additional events. The group has added five (5) new members and hope to welcome more. They meet the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Village Hall.

1. APPROVAL: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL VIA ONE VOTE FOR ALL

A. Village Board and Executive Session Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2022

B. Accounts Payable – October 4, 2022

C. Treasurer' s Report– August 2022

D. Resolution 2022-04, Fund Transfer

E. Resolution 2022- 05, Rebuild Illinois Fund Allocation – Fiscal Year 2022/ 23

F. Professional Services Agreement, Parks Master Plan – Gary R. Weber Associate

G. Temporary Liquor License Fee Waiver for Fox River Grove Lions for Fall Fun – October 22, 2022

Trustee Schladt requested item F be considered separately.

Trustee Schladt made a motion to approve consent agenda items A, B C, D, E, and G. Trustee Knar seconded. Trustee Wall mentioned that he is not in favor of having alcohol at the Fall Fest. Trustee Curtiss mentioned that the Special Events Committee was advertising for additional vendors and that a musician has offered to donate live music at the event. Trustee Schladt asked if the Accounts Payable entry for the employee appreciation day was for the Public Works department, adding that it was well deserved and she appreciated their hard work being recognized. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall— all " yes." MOTION PASSED.

Trustee Migdal made a motion to approve consent agenda item F. Trustee Curtiss seconded. A discussion was held. Trustee Schladt stated that after her review of the Parks Master Plan agreement being considered with Gary R. Weber Associates, to provide a master plan and estimates for improvements to Picnic Grove Park and Lions Park, she would like the agreement to be more specific to when public comment would occur. Trustee Schladt said she feels strongly that the publics input is essential and should be moved into phase one of the two-part agreement.

Administrator Soderholm clarified that the grant writing services was an extra add in and would not be pursued until the projects had been selected and details determined.

President McLaughlin stated he supports Trustee Schladt' s suggestion that public input is gathered during the development of the master plans. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall— all " yes" MOTION PASSED.

2. APPROVAL: ORDINANCE 2022- 12, ORDINANCE 2022-12, NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES BY CLASSIFICATION

Administrator Soderholm stated that a restaurant looking to locate in the former Sticks location is seeking the Boards approval for a Class " A" liquor license. Trustee Wall made a motion to approve Ordinance 2022- 12, amending the number of liquor licenses by classification. Trustee Schladt seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall —all " yes." MOTION PASSED.

3. APPROVAL: REAL ESTATE CONSULTING SERVICS AGREEMENT — BLOCK B PROPERTIES Administrator Soderholm stated per the direction of the Board, that staff is seeking approval of an agreement with ATMK, Inc. for brokerage services pertaining to the marketing and future development of "Block B" for a fee of $60,000. The fixed fee is a result of future unknowns as to how the land ownership will be handled in an agreement with a potential developer. The agreement states that no fees would be paid should a developer not be found and that $20,000 would be paid should the Village Board decide to work with any previous developer of interest. Trustee Knar made a motion to approve the authorization for the Village Administrator to enter into a real estate consulting agreement with ATMK Inc. Trustee Schladt seconded. Roll Call: Trustee Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall —all " yes." MOTION PASSED.

4. OTHER BUSINESS:

Trustee Knar asked for an update on the Grove Residences location and wanted to know if the Village is moving forward with taking steps to protect their interests.

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Wall made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 6: 56 p. m. to go into Executive Session. Seconded by Trustee Knar. Roll Call: Trustees Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall — all " yes". MOTION PASSED.

Village President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 7: 44 p. m. in the Municipal Center. Present at roll call were Trustees Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall.

Trustee Knar made a motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 7: 44 p. m. Seconded by Trustee Schladt. A voice vote was taken. Trustees Curtiss, Knar, Migdal, Schladt, Sepeczi, and Wall— all " yes". MOTION PASSED.

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